Start your stay in Vienna with a visit to the Time Travel Viennawhich is located right in the city center. In a historic place with old vaults, you will discover the history of Vienna in a very funny and entertaining way.
Discover the innovative 1,300 m² world of experience in Vienna on Graben/Michaelerplatz. Time Travel Vienna allows you to experience the eventful history of Vienna in a unique way with the help of 5D cinema, animatronic wax figures, various rides and multimedia shows as well as extraordinary sound and light effects . Time Travel Vienna is aimed at people of all ages, locals and tourists: anyone who wants to learn about the history of Vienna. The shows last 50 minutes, are presented in a compact and exciting way and are accompanied by humorous tour guides .
The period from the Roman camp of Vindobona to the present day is presented in a humorous way and is a fascinating experience for young and old alike. Welcome to your journey to the heart of Vienna! Let your personal tour guide lead you through the historic walls of St. Michael’s Monastery , where you will discover a magical world full of insights, sensations and emotions. In a unique interplay of historical content and state-of-the-art entertainment technology , history comes to life. Time Travel Vienna brings history to life.
Here are 10 suggestions of what to do in Vienna:
- Historic city center – free to visit
After an hour at Time Travel, stroll through the historic old town of Vienna. Many elegant pedestrian zones invite you to window-shop and take a break in one of the many traditional cafés in the center. The entire city center can be easily explored on foot. The inner district is surrounded by the Ring Boulevard. Take a city bike (the first hour is free) and go on a bike tour through the historic district.
2nd St. Stephen’s Cathedral – no entrance fee
There is no way around this Gothic cathedral from the 12th century. A very nice, albeit strenuous, way to explore it is to climb the 343 steps that lead up to the south tower, from where you have a fantastic view of Vienna. Besides, climbing up these old, narrow stairs is an experience in itself, and you don’t pay much.
3rd Vienna State Opera
Vienna was and still is considered the “City of Music” . All the great composers came to Vienna and became famous here. This has to do with the former Habsburg dynasty , who were great lovers of music and art. You can attend an opera or ballet for just €10 per person if you don’t mind queuing for a while for those standing tickets. It’s worth it!
4th Hofburg – former imperial palace
Stroll through one of the largest palace complexes in the world, where the Habsburgs lived fromthe 13th to the 20th century. It starts at the Albertina Museum and extends to the Museumsquartier and even includes some parks, such as Burggarten (Mozart statue), Volksgarten (Sisi statue). Heroe’s Square still shows the imperial touch of the Habsburg residence.
5th Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens – You can visit the gardens free of charge
Schönbrunn Palace , where the Habsburgs live in summer, is a MUST! If you are not interested in palaces, you should at least visit the gardens , which are accessible free of charge. There is so much to see and experience in this area, such as the oldest zoo in the world.
6th Prater and Giant Ferris Wheel
Have fun in the Prater and take a ride on the Giant Ferris Wheel. Enter the Prater, which is both the largest park in Vienna and an amusement park. At the entrance you will find the oldest Ferris wheel in the world, which is also the slowest. The good thing about it is that you don’t pay a general entrance fee, but per ride. So you can choose where you want to go and what you want to do. A ride on the Ferris wheel is highly recommended.
7. Vienna from above – Kahlenberg, Wilhelminenberg, Bisamberg – unobstructed view of Vienna
Vienna is a very green city and the two local mountains Kahlenberg and Leopoldsberg are very close to the city center. With public transportation , which is very efficient and inexpensive in Vienna, you can travel up the mountain and enjoy the magnificent view of the world’s most liveable city on the Danube . Take bus no. 38A to the top and on the way back get off the bus in Grinzing for a wine tasting in this famous wine-growing area.
The Wilhelminenberg offers another view of Vienna from above. Opposite the Kahlenberg is the Bisamberg (another famous wine-growing area) , from where you also have an excellent view of Vienna. Vienna is surrounded by the Vienna Woods and hiking is easy on ten marked trails.
8th Central Cemetery – can be visited free of charge
Vienna is known for its morbid charm, especially in November when the days are gray. For the locals, it is a tradition to go to the cemetery onNovember 1st . The Central Cemetery attracts visitors from all over the world. Here you will find the remarkable and sometimes bizarre monuments to Beethoven, Schubert, Brahms, Falco, etc. Composers, singers, artists, actors, politicians, whoever has played an important role in Austria is buried here. Attention! Mozart only has a memorial here, but he is buried elsewhere, namely in the St. Marx cemetery, which is also worth a visit.
9th Naschmarkt, Yppenmarkt, Karmelitermarkt
Come here on a Saturday morning and try food from all over the world. A flea market on Saturdays also attracts even more people. Vienna is multicultural , which you can best see here or at the Yppenmarkt in the16th district or the Karmelitermarkt in the 2nd district .
10. sausage stands – Würstelstand
Have a quick lunch at one of the many typical “sausage stands” and try a“Käsekrainer” , a sausage with melted cheese in it – it’s delicious. The Viennese beer is called Ottakringer (yellow design) or try the Stiegl (red design) , which comes from Salzburg .
